Endocrinology questions (A+ Graded)

___ free E3, ___ AFP, ___ hCG, and ___ inhibin A are seen in Down's syndrome. correct answers Low; low; high; high ____ causes low serum electrolytes. correct answers SIADH ____ is associated with galactorrhea, pituitary adenoma, and amenorrhea. correct answers Prolactin Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) is associated with ____ or ____ of at least two endocrine organs. correct answers hyperplasia; neoplasia ____ gland is the organ most commonly associated with MEN. correct answers Parathyroid ____ is the major estrogen produced by the ovaries. correct answers E2 ___ is used to evaluate ovarian function and menstrual dysfunction. correct answers E2 ____ and ____ normally peak 1-2 days before ovulation. correct answers FSH; LH An increase in ____ is most often the cause of decreased estrogen production in pituitary adenoma. correct answers prolactin ___ is the most abundant pituitary hormone. correct answers GH ___ can be used as a screening test for pituitary failure in adults. correct answers GH Glucose suppression test is used to diagnose ____. correct answers acromegaly In hyperparathyroidism, less ____ is reabsorbed in the DCT of the nephron = metabolic ____. correct answers bicarbonate; acidosis PTH levels differentiate primary and secondary causes of ____calcemia. correct answers hypo Primary hyperparathyroidism = ___ Ca. correct answers high Secondary hyperparathyroidism = ___ Ca. correct answers low ____ serum PTH in primary hypocalcemia (parathyroid gland disease.) correct answers Low ____ serum PTH in secondary hypocalcemia (e.g. renal failure.) correct answers High ___ PTH in hypercalcemia of malignancy. correct answers Low